Glyceryl Lauryl Ether

INCI: GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHER

CAS Number
70729-68-9
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited; no specific CIR review identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: no dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Ether bond gives greater metabolic stability than esters — dermal absorption and systemic exposure data needed for CPSR. Read-across from glyceryl esters is supportable but must be documented with justification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: no dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Ether bond gives greater metabolic stability than esters — dermal absorption and systemic exposure data needed for CPSR. Read-across from glyceryl esters is supportable but must be documented with justification. The EU classifies Glyceryl Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?

Glyceryl Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glyceryl Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Lauryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70729-68-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Lauryl Ether?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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